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West Virginia Division of Culture and History
Mission:
The mission of the West Virginia Division of Culture and History is to identify, preserve, protect, promote, and present the ideas, arts, and artifacts of West Virginia's heritage, building pride in our past accomplishments and confidence in our future.
Recent News
2024 Congressional Youth Art Competition Winners Announced
2024 Congressional Youth Art Competition Winners Announced CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Six young artists have been selected as winners in the annual Congressional Art Competition, which is on display in the Balcony Gallery of the Culture Center,…
Read More »Governor’s Arts Awards Presented 11 Awards to Individuals and Organizations and 10 Legislative Leadership Awards
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On Tuesday, Feb. 27, the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) and the West Virginia Commission on the Arts sponsored the Governor’s Arts Awards at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex,…
Read More »Historic Preservation Development Grants Now Available
Charleston, W.Va. -- Applications are now available for matching historic preservation Development Grants through the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH). Eligible projects…
Read More »West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History Seeks Nominations for the 2024 Governor’s Arts Awards
West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History seeks nominations for the 2024 Governor’s Arts Awards CHARLESTON, W.VA. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) is seeking nominations for the…
Read More »National Park Service Accepting Applications for Semiquincentennial Grant Program
Charleston, W.Va. – The National Park Service is accepting applications for their Semiquincentennial Grant Program. The Semiquincentennial Grant Program is intended to support buildings, structures, sites, districts, and objects that…
Read More »West Virginia Juried Exhibit 2023 Winners Announced
Charleston, WV - Artists from Fairmont, Marion County; Augusta, Hampshire County; and Richwood, Nicholas County, won the top prizes in the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History’s (WVDACH) 23rd biennial West Virginia Juried…
Read More »WV Department of Arts, Culture and History Announces 2023-24 Poetry Out Loud Registration Deadline
Charleston, WV - The 2024 West Virginia Poetry Out Loud state competition registration deadline is set for Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. All West Virginia public and private high schools and homeschool associations are encouraged to participate in this free…
Read More »2023 West Virginia Juried Exhibition Artists Announced; West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History to Host Exhibition Opening and Awards Ceremony at Culture Center
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The 23rd biennial West Virginia Juried Exhibition will open at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex in Charleston, along with an awards ceremony, on Sunday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. Sixty-six West Virginia artists were selected for…
Read More »West Virginia State Marching Band Invitational Championship Winners Announced 2023
West Virginia State Marching Band Invitational Championship Winners Announced 2023 Cabell Midland wins Governor’s Cup Series Charleston, WV - Thirty-three bands from around the state showcased their talents in the 12th annual West…
Read More »West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office Seeks Comments to Guide Preservation Efforts Through 2030
Charleston, WV - The West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is conducting a survey to receive comments regarding the current comprehensive historic preservation plan and ideas for the future of statewide historic preservation…
Read More »West Virginia State Historic Preservation Survey And Planning Grants Available
Applications are now being accepted for FY 2024 historic preservation survey and planning grants through the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH). Approximately $100,000 will…
Read More »West Virginia Department of Arts News : Culture and History to Host Governor’s Arts Caravan
West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History to Host Governor’s Arts Caravan CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The Governor’s Arts Caravan is coming to a town near you. The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH)…
Read More »West Virginia Division Of Culture And History News : Culture and History Seeking Entries for the 2023 West Virginia Juried Exhibition
West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History Seeking Entries for the 2023 West Virginia Juried Exhibition CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) is announcing a call for entries for…
Read More »West Virginia Division Of Culture And History News : Annual Vandalia Gathering To Be Held May 26-28 In Charleston
On Memorial Day weekend, May 26-28, the Culture Center and State Capitol grounds will set the stage for the 46th Vandalia Gathering – the state’s annual celebration of the traditional arts, music, dance, stories, crafts and food of West…
Read More »West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History is Currently Accepting Entries for its Annual Juried Quilt Exhibition
Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) is currently accepting entries for the 2023 West Virginia Quilts and Wall Hangings Juried Exhibition. The deadline to turn in entries is Monday, May 1, at 4…
Read More »West Virginia Division of Culture and History: 44 Students To Compete In West Virginia Poetry Out Loud State Finals Competition, March 10-11
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Forty-four students from across West Virginia will recite poems by Joy Harjo, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Emily Dickinson, Jimmy Santiago Baca, Tracy K. Smith, Rocket Caleshu and many others during the 2023 Poetry Out Loud state…
Read More »2022 West Virginia State Marching Band Invitational Championship Winners Announced
2022 West Virginia State Marching Band Invitational Championship Winners Announced Cabell Midland wins Governor’s Cup Series Forty-six bands from around the state, including one exhibition band, showcased their talents in the eleventh…
Read More »WVDOT, Department of Arts, Culture and History Celebrate Five Years of Roads to Prosperity with Exhibit at State Culture Center
CHARLESTON, WV – In October 2017, Governor Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) rolled out the $2.8 billion Roads to Prosperity highway and bridge construction and maintenance program. It would prove to be the…
Read More »2022 West Virginia Governor’s Cup Marching Band Series Finals to Conclude at Marching Band Invitational
2022 West Virginia Governor’s Cup Marching Band Series Finals to Conclude at Marching Band Invitational The 2nd annual West Virginia Governor’s Cup Marching Band Series Finals, sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Arts,…
Read More »West Virginia State Historic Preservation Survey And Planning Grants Available
Applications are now being accepted for FY 2023 Historic Preservation Survey and Planning grants through the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH). Approximately $90,000 will…
Read More »West Virginia Archives Library to Host Civil War Symposium in October
West Virginia Archives Library to Host Civil War Symposium in October West Virginia Archives and History is pleased to present “West Virginia and the Civil War” in the Archives and History Library at the Culture Center, State Capitol…
Read More »State Historic Preservation Office Seeks Nominations For Preservation Awards
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is seeking nominations for Our Legacy, Our Future Preservation Awards. Nominations will be accepted until Sept. 15, 2022. Individuals, organizations, resources and…
Read More »West Virginia Archives and History displays new “Doc and Chickie Williams Collection” exhibit in the Archives Library
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Archives and History, part of the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History, is pleased to announce its newest library exhibit based on the collection of well-known country music artists Doc and…
Read More »West Virginia Department Of Arts, Culture And History Accepting Applications For West Virginia Emerging Artists Juried Exhibition
Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) is currently accepting submissions for the 2022 West Virginia Emerging Artists Juried Exhibition through Sept. 2, 2022. The exhibit will open Nov. 13 at the…
Read More »The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Sale of Limited-edition Blenko Glass Pieces
The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Sale of Limited-edition Blenko Glass Pieces CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) will celebrate its…
Read More »Annual Quilt And Wall Hanging Exhibition On Display At The Culture Center
Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) unveiled the annual exhibition, Quilts and Wall Hangings 2022, in the Great Hall of the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex, and announced the winners of…
Read More »Mountain Stage And Goldenseal Magazine Presented With Vandalia Award During Vandalia Gathering
Charleston, W.Va. – Mountain Stage, the home to live music on public radio, and Goldenseal magazine, West Virginia’s magazine of traditional life, were both presented with the Vandalia Award at the 2022 Vandalia Gathering Friday evening…
Read More »New Historic Tax Credit Legislation Passed
Charleston, W.Va. - The West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office, West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) administers the Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program. With the signing of House Bill 4568 by Gov. Justice,…
Read More »Sherrard Middle School Team One Wins West Virginia State History Bowl
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Sherrard Middle School Team One from Wheeling, Marshall County, won the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History’s (WVDACH) 13th annual West Virginia State History Bowl Championship held Tuesday, April…
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